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Hornets game - 1/16

Will the 7pm Saturday, 1/16 game against the Hornets get rescheduled to earler in the day to not conflict directly with the Colts game 6 blocks away, or will they just roll with the 2,000-3,000 fans that may show up for the evening game. It's the second half of a back to back for both teams so I assume this would not even be considered. Would they ever consider a move to Sunday?

Re: Hornets game - 1/16

Will the 7pm Saturday, 1/16 game against the Hornets get rescheduled to earler in the day to not conflict directly with the Colts game 6 blocks away, or will they just roll with the 2,000-3,000 fans that may show up for the evening game. It's the second half of a back to back for both teams so I assume this would not even be considered. Would they ever consider a move to Sunday?

The NBA won't move for anyone. It's up to the league and not the team I am sure.

Re: Hornets game - 1/16

This game simply needs to be re-scheduled, and I believe that it will be. The low attendence will reflect poorly on the NBA if they choose to keep the current time. The NBA cannot compete with the NFL. The NBA does have a league pass option for television viewers, and the last thing the NBA wants are viewers seeing an empty arena.

Well, if they moved the game up an hour so fans could watch a Colts road game, I have a feeling they'll definitely do something for a home game. I don't think they want to be setting a record low for attendance.

Re: Hornets game - 1/16

It wouldn't have to be a home game. The Pacers would beg Stern to move their game away from the 3 hour Colts window. Who would attend the game even if the Colts were on the road? Who would watch it on TV?

Stern is a businessman, his only concern would be maintain time off rules for both teams. Do you really think he wants to have the NFL point out it's popularity vs his league directly by having a Colts vs Pacers showdown. It would be ugly as people have pointed out.

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They should move it to a 1:00 or 2:00 start. Would make for a good day. Can go the Pacer game in the morning, tailgate or head to a bar and watch the early Divisional game after that before walking into Lucas for Colts nightcap. Hell even if only 5,000 of us do double duty that day getting that many people to spend all day downtown would be a major boon for the city.

Re: Hornets game - 1/16

It wouldn't have to be a home game. The Pacers would beg Stern to move their game away from the 3 hour Colts window. Who would attend the game even if the Colts were on the road? Who would watch it on TV?

Stern is a businessman, his only concern would be maintain time off rules for both teams. Do you really think he wants to have the NFL point out it's popularity vs his league directly by having a Colts vs Pacers showdown. It would be ugly as people have pointed out.

Yeah, you're definitely right. The Pacers moved the game up an hour. Like you said, doesn't matter if it's road or not. No one is watching, except for the most diehard Pacer fan that has virtually zero interest in the Colts.

Re: Hornets game - 1/16

They should move it to a 1:00 or 2:00 start. Would make for a good day. Can go the Pacer game in the morning, tailgate or head to a bar and watch the early Divisional game after that before walking into Lucas for Colts nightcap. Hell even if only 5,000 of us do double duty that day getting that many people to spend all day downtown would be a major boon for the city.

I'd love to do that but unfortunately I'll have to drive all the way back home right after the Pacers' game. So I'm just sticking it at home that day. Going to the Colts' game would be a great option but I don't have the kind of money for a Playoff ticket.